Enrollment
130
Combined
STATE 731
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARJORIE WILLIAMS ACADEMY·NCES 370007702427
Marjorie Williams Academy
129 Allen Circle, Newland, NC 28657 · (828) 733-5241 · Avery County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED42-RURALCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL130 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
6.5:1
20 FTE teachers
STATE 16.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
97%
126 students
STATE 82%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 6 | 5% |
| Grade 1 | 16 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 5% |
| Grade 3 | 9 | 7% |
| Grade 4 | 10 | 8% |
| Grade 5 | 13 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 14 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 9 | 7% |
| Grade 8 | 12 | 9% |
| Grade 9 | 13 | 10% |
| Grade 10 | 8 | 6% |
| Grade 11 | 11 | 8% |
| Grade 12 | 2 | 2% |
Student demographics
44%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
130
+43 (+49%) vs 2020
+124% since 2000-01, when it was 58
Student : Teacher
6.5:1
was 6.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 130 | 20 | 6.5:1 | 97% (126) |
| 2023-24 | 110 | 19 | 5.8:1 | 97% (107) |
| 2022-23 | 80 | 18.2 | 4.4:1 | 90% (72) |
| 2020-21 | 87 | 13 | 6.7:1 | 97% (84) |
| 2017-18 | 122 | 14 | 8.7:1 | 98% (119) |
| 2015-16 | 111 | 14 | 7.9:1 | 97% (108) |
| 2010-11 | 85 | 11 | 7.7:1 | 76% (65) |
| 2000-01 | 58 | 8 | 7.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Marjorie Williams Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (122 to 130); teachers up 43% (14 to 20).
About Marjorie Williams Academy
A small combined-grade school in Newland, North Carolina, Marjorie Williams Academy is part of Marjorie Williams Academy. The school serves 130 students in kindergarten through 12 in 2024-25. For comparison, combined schools in North Carolina average about 731 students.
The school serves as its own district in federal records.
A majority of students at Marjorie Williams Academy, 73%, are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 13% Hispanic, 11% Black, and 3% multiracial. The White share of the county population is higher, at 87%. By the diversity index, Marjorie Williams Academy comes in at 44%.
Teachers at the school number 20 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 6.5:1. Among combined schools in North Carolina, the typical ratio is 16.1:1. The school's lunch program data list 97% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in Avery County, the average is about the same, 97%.
Federal survey data for Avery County show that median household income is about $61,428, about 25% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 6%. A total of 10 public schools operate in Avery County, serving about 2,025 students.
The nearest public school is Crossnore Elementary, at about 0.2 miles. There are 4 other public schools within five miles.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Distant: the school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area. This is a charter school, which is a tuition-free public school operating under a charter.
Marjorie Williams Academy had 87 students in 2020-21 and 130 in 2024-25, according to federal records. Those counts may cover different grade spans.
The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Avery County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
17,680
Census ACS
Median income
$61,428
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
2,025 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Newland
- Avery County HighHigh · 542 students
- Newland ElementaryElementary · 214 students
- Avery MiddleMiddle · 181 students
- Riverside ElementaryElementary · 98 students
Nearby schools
- Crossnore Elementary0.2 mi · 184
- Avery County High3.0 mi · 542
- Avery Middle3.0 mi · 181
- Newland Elementary3.9 mi · 214
- Riverside Elementary5.6 mi · 98
- Mayland Early College8.0 mi · 113
Frequently asked questions
About Marjorie Williams AcademyHow large is Marjorie Williams Academy?
Marjorie Williams Academy enrolls approximately 130 students in grades KG-12.
What grades does Marjorie Williams Academy serve?
Marjorie Williams Academy serves grades KG-12.
How many students per teacher at Marjorie Williams Academy?
Approximately 6.5:1 students per teacher at Marjorie Williams Academy.
How diverse is Marjorie Williams Academy?
Marjorie Williams Academy reports a student body of 73% White, 13% Hispanic, 11% Black, 3% Two or more.
Is Marjorie Williams Academy public or private?
Marjorie Williams Academy is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Marjorie Williams Academy.
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